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Mounds View City Council August 12, 2013 Regular Meeting Page 5 MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8138, Approving the Hire of Craig Swalchick to the Housing/Code Enforcement Inspector Position in the Community Development Department. Mayor Flaherty found this to be a great hire for the City of Mounds View as Mr. Swalchick was already extremely familiar with the City and the Code Enforcement department. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 8134 Authority to Advertise for the Public Services Officer Position (PSO) in the Police Department and Create an Eligibility List. Police Chief Kinney stated with the soon departure of Craig Swalchick to a different position within the City of Mounds View, the Police Department would be in need of a new Public Services Officer (PSO). He recommended the position be turned into a full-time position. The duties and tasks of the PSO were discussed in detail with the Council. He recommended the Council authorize the advertisement for the PSO position and that an eligibility list be created. Council Member Mueller questioned if 10 hours of the PSO officer support would still be offered to code enforcement. Police Chief Kinney indicated this could be done as there was flexibility in the position. It was his opinion there was enough work within the department to keep the new PSO officer busy 40 hours per week. Mayor Flaherty asked if the PSO could also assist the DARE Officer. Police Chief Kinney indicated the DARE officer has a multitude of special duties. He indicated the PSO could assist but was not certified to teach the DARE courses. Council Member Gunn questioned where the additional funds would come from to cover the expense of a full-time PSO. Finance Director Beer explained there would be an additional $9,000 that would be needed to pay a full-time PSO and dollars were available within the general fund. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8134, Authorizing for the Advertisement for the Public Services Officer Position (PSO) in the Police Department as a full time position and Create an Eligibility List. Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Hull) Motion carried. F. Cancel Public Hearing to Consider a Special Assessment Levy on Unpaid Sewer Repair Charges at 2508 County Road I Pending a New Hearing Date. City Administrator Ericson explained that approval of the agenda this evening was sufficient action for this item.